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If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then chances are that you have heard of the requirement to obtain a certain number of work credits. Knowing what these credits are, and how you get them, is essential to ensuring you get the disability benefits you deserve. Here is what you need to know about the SSDI work credit requirements:
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If you are looking to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need to meet certain criteria. This includes, among other things, not having more income or assets than is permitted by law. Unfortunately, figuring out whether you fall below the SSI income limit is not as easy as it sounds, and it can sometimes be difficult to determine if you qualify for SSI benefits.
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On April 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would be implementing a new rule related to the disability evaluation process to determine if someone was eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the new rule, workers would have an easier time proving their past job history for the purposes of obtaining disability benefits. This change could make it simpler and easier for some people to obtain SSDI or SSI benefits.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both major programs that people with disabilities rely upon across the United States. Despite both being administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA), however, there are significant differences between the two. But what exactly is the difference between SSI and SSDI, and why does it matter?
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If you are a veteran who has either applied for disability benefits through the VA, or you are looking to apply for benefits, you may be concerned about the risk of having your claim denied. Fortunately, there are a few factors that you can be aware of that increase the likelihood of success if you want to appeal a claim. Here is what you need to know about appealing a VA disability denial:
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By far the most common reason that people have their applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denied is due to paperwork errors. These often simple mistakes are easy to make, and often easy to correct, and yet they result in more denials than any other. But why are paperwork errors such a common problem, and what can you do to avoid them?
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Veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a significantly higher rate than the rest of the population. When this condition is the result of experiences suffered during their military service, it can qualify them for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). So how do you go about seeking disability benefits as a veteran with PTSD?
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When people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they often do not realize there is an economic as well as medical aspect to their qualifications. For those who are not careful, it is possible to get disqualified on an economic basis even if you would otherwise qualify for disability benefits. Here are five economic reasons your SSDI or SSI claim might be rejected:
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The amount of benefits that veterans will receive in 2024 has gone up by 3.2% compared to 2023. This increase in benefits is lower than previous years, due to changes in the Cost of Living Adjustment (or COLA for short). This increase in benefits is meant to help veterans continue to pay their bills despite increases in essential goods and services like groceries and rent.
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Every year, more than 500,000 people successfully obtain disability benefits through Supplemental Security Income (also known as SSI). However, many more people apply and fail, often due to making more money (or owning more property) than the SSI program allows. Here are five things you need to know about the SSI income limit if you are applying for disability benefits:
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